icosahedron

/ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdrən/
noun
  1. A solid geometric shape with 20 flat triangular faces, 12 vertices, and 30 edges.
    • The math teacher showed the class a clear plastic icosahedron to explain its symmetry.
    • A classic 20-sided die used in role-playing games is an icosahedron.
    • Some viruses have a capsid shaped like an icosahedron for maximum strength.
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